Rock Creek Guard Station
Currently closed for the season. The cabin typically operates seasonally due to winter road conditions at this elevation. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov. Guests must call the Duchesne Ranger District at least three days prior to arrival to confirm the lock combination.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:04PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will impact Utah this weekend bringing widespread rainfall totals ranging from 2-4". Some highly localized amounts to 6-8" are also possible, particularly across terrain-favored locations in southwestern Utah, the Book Cliffs, and Bear River Range. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Eastern Box Elder County, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, Northern Wasatch Front, Salt Lake Valley, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Utah Valley, Wasatch Back, Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, Western Uinta Basin and Western Uinta Mountains. This includes recent burn scars such as Rocky Canyon. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will move into northern Utah this weekend producing a prolonged rainfall event. In particular, moisture interacting with a frontal boundary across far northern Utah may yield locally heavier rainfall totals compared to other locations. As a result, areal flooding is expected across northern Utah this weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
About
Rock Creek Guard Station is a historic Forest Service cabin converted to a rental facility, situated below Upper Stillwater Dam in the Rock Creek drainage on the southern slope of the Uinta Mountains. At an elevation of 7,945 feet, the cabin is surrounded by Ponderosa Pine, Lodgepole Pine, and Aspen trees, with summer wildflowers and vibrant fall colors. The cabin provides a comfortable base for exploring the High Uintas Wilderness. The Upper Stillwater Trailhead is just 0.6 miles up the road, offering access to hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, and backcountry fishing. Upper Stillwater Reservoir, 0.8 miles away, holds rainbow, brown, and brook trout and is accessible only to hand-carried watercraft. Rock Creek itself offers additional trout fishing opportunities. The fully equipped cabin sleeps up to 8 guests with two bunkbeds, one queen bed, and a sleeper couch. Guests must bring their own linens, bedding, and pillows. Amenities include a flush toilet, bathtub/shower, running water, electric heat, electric lights, wood stove, full kitchen with stovetop, oven, refrigerator, and microwave. Parking accommodates up to three vehicles. Guests must call the District Office at least three days before arrival to obtain the lock combination.
Directions
From Highway 40 in Duchesne, head north on Highway 87 for 15.7 miles to the Mountain Home turnoff. Turn north on Highway 134 and continue 2.8 miles toward Mountain Home. Turn left at the Rock Creek store (still Highway 134) and proceed about 22.4 miles to the cabin on the left side of the road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 738-2482 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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